To date there has been a paucity of books on this remarkable aircraft.
Among its claims to fame are the following: the only RAF bomber to serve
in its original role from first day of war to last, and in every
theater; the first type to bomb Germany; the first type to bomb Berlin;
the first type to drop the 4,000lb 'Cookie' bomb; and so on.
A serious study is well overdue, drawing not just on official
documentation but relying greatly on personal accounts and anecdotes
from the veterans who were there, both air and ground crew. And here it
is. Through his diligent research over many years, author Steve Bond has
produced an outstanding work.
His coverage of operations will include, inter alia, the early bombing
campaigns, the switch to main force activity, the use of OTU aircraft
and crews on operations, the protection of Atlantic and Mediterranean
convoys, service with the FAA and the French and the Wellington's
continued use as bomber and transport aircraft.
A worthy tribute, then, replete with original photographs throughout.